The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[am55]

@chocomallo

 

[chocomallo]

@chocomallo

I bet this looks great on the wrist.

 

[mebiuspower]

@chocomallo

Didn't see this one at the Chopard booth at Mille Miglia this year... but honestly I did a lot of wrist check on the red carpet check-in day and I didn't see a single person at the event wearing their watches.

They're asking for silly money for modified ETA/Selita movements...

 

[chocomallo]

Didn't see this one at the Chopard booth at Mille Miglia this year... but honestly I did a lot of wrist check on the red carpet check-in day and I didn't see a single person at the event wearing their watches.

They're asking for silly money for modified ETA/Selita movements...

I think Chopard is an underrated brand, but this is spot on. They price their current offerings at Patek-like levels. Their older LUC watches are true gems. But most of the other stuff is too expensive even if very attractive.

 

[patrick_b]

Does no one here like the pizza reviews??

I will admit to watching his pizza reviews and ordering pizza based on his recommendations while I travel. Portnoy seems to feel that New Haven style pizza is the best style and I agree so his recommendations have always been pretty good.

His watches are garbage but still several tiers above Richemont trash.

 

[mebiuspower]

I'm smitten by this small cushion case Breguet.

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Where did you find this?

 

[pmeis]

Speaking of favorite watch releases of the year, I own my favorite:


I'd also nominate the Patek "Hamilton", the Santos Dumont with the black laquer finish and although I wouldn't have said it at the time of the release, the Black Bay Pro has turned out to be my favorite of the three main Tudor releases this year.

 

[mossrockss]

I love that Mark Cho had the FOIS changed into a Panda with swapped-out silvered baton hands all from the Mitsukoshi special edition:

Omega - The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction Hong Kong Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Phillips

View A fine and attractive numbered edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial, warranty, additional dial with set of hands and presentation box by Omega, sold at The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction on Online Auction 30 November - 6 December 2022. Learn...

www.phillips.com

 

[Neville Southall]

I love that Mark Cho had the FOIS changed into a Panda with swapped-out silvered baton hands all from the Mitsukoshi special edition:

Omega - The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction Hong Kong Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Phillips

View A fine and attractive numbered edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial, warranty, additional dial with set of hands and presentation box by Omega, sold at The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction on Online Auction 30 November - 6 December 2022. Learn...

www.phillips.com

Honestly, that’s close to perfect. I dislike the shorter hour markers, though. On the Japan 2020 LE the hour markers extend farther and it looks way better.

 

[Neville Southall]

I’ve been going into the office more regularly. Has its benefits.

 

[mossrockss]

Honestly, that’s close to perfect. I dislike the shorter hour markers, though. On the Japan 2020 LE the hour markers extend farther and it looks way better.

Sharp observation, and I agree with you.
I also personally prefer the Professional case. I wear my brother's FOIS every time I visit and always come away feeling like it's too small. Might be due to the lug shape (and I'm a certified twisted/lyre lug fanboy). But I know a lotta ppl prefer that smaller feel.

 

[Adsky Luck]

Is Cho maybe broke? why else is he selling his entire collection
looks like there is no money in menswear

 

[Neville Southall]

You know what would be cool? If Omega releases this, but with an automatic movement and without the “professional” text on the dial.

 

[Adsky Luck]

Automatic chronos are few and far between in this day and age

 

[classicalthunde]

Is Cho maybe broke? why else is he selling his entire collection
looks like there is no money in menswear

He's been pretty clear that he is selling part of his collection to fund buying a building for The Armoury in NYC. Purchasing a storefront in a premier area in NYC is likely in the $10M+ range...so makes sense to offload a bunch of watches that just sit in the safe to help defray the cost.